Newborn

THOSE LITTLE DETAILS, REMEMBERED

FOR THE MOTHERS stepping into a new chapter

Crafting Heirloom Portraits
of Newborn Babies
in Southern Maine

what to expect

The Newborn Experience

You’re already so busy watching this moment — soothe, feed, burp, soothe, rest — that it’s easy to forget you’re in it too. So my job isn’t just to document this moment for you. It’s to make sure you’re standing inside it.

I know what it is to invite a stranger into your hospital room. So we don’t start there. Every newborn experience includes a complementary micro maternity session first, time for us to get to know each other before the day arrives.

Once baby’s here, you’ll reach me through my easy online form, day or night, and you’ll pick a window that works for your family. I arrive already working — documenting the details that help tell your story, before I ever reach your door. Then I find the light, get settled, and guide you and dad through the precious moments that transport you back to those first few days.

Maine maternity session in a farm field featuring mom and dad gentle holding her belly.
A black and white photograph of a newborn holding dad's hand in the hospital bassinet.

Families I’ve Worked With

A black and white photograph of a newborn holding dad's hand in the hospital bassinet.
Fresh48 In-Hospital Session featuring the small details of a newborn baby's ear
Fresh48 In-Hospital Session featuring a baby's full head of hair
Fresh48 In-Hospital Session featuring dad soothing his new baby in the hospital bassinet
A dad holding a newborn in the doorway during an in-home lifestyle newborn session in Maine
A newborn looking up at dad, feeling the warmth of dad's hand while laying in the hospital bassinet
Fresh48 In-Hospital Session featuring dad soothing his new baby in the hospital bassinet
A newborn toes being held by dad in the hospital bassinet.
Fresh48 In-Hospital Session featuring a newborn baby sucking on a pacifier while looking at the big new world
A newborn looking at dad while swaddled in the hospital bassinet.
Fresh48 In-Hospital Session featuring a newborn baby's toes
Fresh48 In-Hospital Session featuring the timeless classic photograph of a bassinet shot in front of a bright window in black & white
A dad holding a newborn during an in-home lifestyle newborn session in Maine
A sleeping Maine newborn laying in the hospital bassinet
A sleeping Maine newborn laying in the hospital bassinet positioned in front of a bright hospital window
A cute face of newborn baby girl laying on a soft bed during an in-home lifestyle newborn session in Maine
A newborn toes being held by dad in the hospital bassinet in black and white
A yawning newborn baby girl being held by dad during an in-home lifestyle newborn session in Maine
A black and white photography of a mother holding her newborn during an in-home lifestyle newborn session in Maine
Fresh48 In-Hospital Session featuring the timeless classic photograph of a bassinet shot in front of a bright window in black & white
How it works

In-Hospital Newborn Session

Re-live your birth experience, those tiny toes, and that look of wonder as your newborn discovers this brand new world. This session not only documents the tiny little features of your newborn, but also the room, objects, and expressions that place you right back in the moment to remember forever.

Half session: $495
Full Session: $750
Maternity/Newborn Package: $1200 (includes keepsake album)

Maternity photography session featuring a mother with a bare belly accented by a fern.
A dad holding a newborn during an in-home lifestyle newborn session in Maine
LEARN MORE

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Let me document life with your new baby just as it is. The oversized hospital gown and the grippy socks simply add to the memory. Some mamas opt to include a comfortable robe and comfy shorts but please don’t feel the need to dress up on my account – you just had a baby after all.

Dads are encouraged to wear solid colors with no large logos or prints.

Nothing changes. We flex the session, take a break, I can step out for a few moments, or I can document the events as they unfold. There’s something really special about watching new parents learning how to soothe their baby. Having these moments to hold onto for years to come may just be some of the very photos that truly tug at your heartstrings as they grow.

I always encourage parents to have their newborn photos taken while they’re in the hospital. Not only do I love photographing in the hospital, capturing all that newness, but there are also some challenges that pop up shortly after getting home. Parents get tired and babies go through two stages that can make newborn photos challenging. The peeling skin stage can start around days 2-5 and newborn acne can appear between 14-28 days old. These timelines vary by baby but that leaves a very small window between (if any) to get great photos. Another bonus is not having to worry about tidying your house (not something I require but parents always feel the need).

Newborn sessions can take place either in the hopsital or at your home.

Due to the unpredictability of births, I only take on a limited amount of newborn sessions each season. I recommend inquiring around your 20th week of pregnancy.

I love sharing the families I get to work with but completely understand if you want a private gallery. If there are only some photos you don’t want shared, ask me show you how to indicate that.

A black and white photograph of a newborn holding dad's hand in the hospital bassinet.

Let’s Plan Your Session

Black and white photo of a female holding a Nikon camera
YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

HI, I’M JASSY!

I’m a Southern Maine photographer specializing in babies and brands. As a mama and small business owner, I love guiding you through every step, from outfits to interactions. I’ll make it easy, so you can stay in the moment while I notice the small details: a newborn’s tiny toes or the way your face lights up when you talk about your business. You’ll know exactly what’s coming before we start, and you’ll leave feeling great about your photos and about yourself!

Every Season, Captured

MAMA, IT’S TIME TO GET IN THE PHOTO